Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

giữ kẽ

[zɨ˦ˀ˥ kɛ˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to be reserved or stiff

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Không cần giữ kẽ vậy đâu, cứ thả lỏng đi.No need to be reserved, you should just relax.

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Common questions

What does “giữ kẽ” mean?

(verb) to be reserved or stiff

Is “giữ kẽ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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